PEM Corporate Finance celebrates its 20-year anniversary

PEM Corporate Finance, the award-winning transaction and valuation advisory division of PEM, proudly celebrated its recent 20th anniversary at the Graduate Hotel in Cambridge. They also announced three new appointments to their team.

Established in 2004 to expand PEM’s advisory offering for owner-managed businesses, PEM Corporate Finance (PEMCF) has been at the forefront of facilitating strategic deals and empowering clients across multiple sectors to achieve their growth and exit objectives across Cambridge, the East of England and beyond. 

Reflecting on this milestone, Partner and Head of PEMCF, Philip Olagunju said, “PEMCF was initially established by Lake Falconer in 2004, and we are incredibly proud of the subsequent journey we’ve taken over the past 20 years. Our success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team, as well as the trust and confidence our clients, colleagues, and professional contacts have placed in us. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain deeply committed to delivering the same level of excellence that has defined PEM Corporate Finance since its inception.” 

Over the past two decades, PEMCF has consistently received accolades and industry recognition for its client-centric solutions and successful deal closures, including winning several Insider Dealmakers awards. 

Over the period, PEMCF has advised on several high-profile regional deals including; the sale of Chell Instruments and the MBO at Titan Motorsport (both winning Insider Deal of the Year awards), the sale of Adcock Refrigeration, the MBO of Falcon Cranes, the sale of English Architectural Glazing, the MBO of COEL, the sale of MJog and the MBO of Bailey Fisher. 

Despite an uncertain economic landscape, PEMCF continues to be active, further solidifying its position as a leading M&A advisory practice in Cambridge and across the East Anglian region. 

Welcoming new talent

As PEM Corporate Finance looks to the future, the firm is delighted to announce the appointment of three new team members in its 20th year. 

• With 6 years of experience, Darren Hagan has joined as a manager. Having previously worked at Grant Thornton and Bishopsgate, Darren brings a depth of knowledge of mid-market private company transactions and will further enhance PEM Corporate Finance’s ability to deliver tailored solutions to its clients. Recent deals include the sale of Buttress Group to H2 Equity Partners and the sale of Risk Decisions to Lumivero LLC. 

• After a university placement year with PEMCF, Marvel Okosun has since graduated in Accounting and Finance from the University of Warwick and has re-joined the team as an analyst, commencing her ACA studies and further developing a career in corporate finance. 

Philip Olagunju added, “We remain busy with a full pipeline, so, I’m genuinely excited to welcome these talented individuals to the team. Their experience and enthusiasm for corporate finance aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing industry-leading service to our clients. Their addition strengthens PEMCF, with an increased level of varied skillsets and knowledge, as well as diverse lived experiences. These factors position the firm well for the next phase of growth.”